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The following information was suppressed by Louisiana Advocate reporter Will Sentell in his story titled "La. alone with controversial science law." Contrary to Sentell's report, Louisiana is definitely not alone in promoting the critical analysis of evolution.
- Mississippi - House Bill 214
- Alabama - Resolution (Nov. 8, 2001), available at http://www.alsde.edu/html/boe_resolutions2.asp?id=309
- Minnesota - tis.mpls.k12.mn.us/Science.html (last visited Sept. 9, 2005)
- Missouri - Missouri Science Standards, at http://www.dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculu
This background information was sent to Mr. Sentell after he interviewed Casey Luskin of Discovery Institute and before he filed his article. But he apparently didn't want to let the facts get in the way of his story:
As of 2008, eight states have adopted statewide laws or science standards that (1) encourage or require critical analysis of evolution or (2) protect the freedom of teachers to present scientific criticisms of evolution. In addition, in at least three states, local school districts have adopted such policies.